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Researchers in the program are studying urea cycle disorders, organic acidemias, and fatty acid oxidation disorders.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Cooking oils at extremely high temperatures can create oxidation, a driver of inflammation that may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
In their various states of oxidation, the shiny, metallic REEs can form a range of colorful compounds.
—New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2025
Gray, green, or brown patches on the flesh are a sign of spoilage or oxidation.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Cooking oils at extremely high temperatures can create oxidation, a driver of inflammation that may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
In their various states of oxidation, the shiny, metallic REEs can form a range of colorful compounds.
—New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2025
Gray, green, or brown patches on the flesh are a sign of spoilage or oxidation.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
Medical Definition
oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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